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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5420 S L St, Tacoma, WA, 98408?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed
This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 11,748 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 12,109 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 5420 S L St, Tacoma, WA, 98408

Zoning Jurisdiction

TACOMA

Parcel ID

7785006710

Property Type

Three Family

Zone

UR-3

Year Built

1907

Lot Size

11,748 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,021 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,988 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,956 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,021 sq ft

Estimated
17.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Tacoma, WA

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5420 S L St, Tacoma, WA, 98408?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Probably Allowed
This property meets the requirements for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Swimming Pool

Probably Not Allowed
This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 11,748 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 12,109 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 5420 S L St, Tacoma, WA, 98408

Zoning Jurisdiction

TACOMA

Parcel ID

7785006710

Property Type

Three Family

Zone

UR-3

Year Built

1907

Lot Size

11,748 sq ft

Gross Building Area

2,021 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,988 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,956 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,021 sq ft

Estimated
17.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Tacoma, WA

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.